Alexander Laird 1689–1760
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Laird in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1689, Alexander Laird entered the world in Torr, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to james caldwell laird and agnes parker. Alexander Laird married elisabeth crawford, helen lang, isabell isobel kirkwood, and had children including agnes laird, alexander laird, hellen laird, henry laird, james laird, james paul laird sr, janet laird, jean laird, john laird, joseph laird, margaret laird, marian laird, matthew laird, matthew laird lt, robert laird, william james laird, william laird. Alexander Laird passed away in 1760 in Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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3Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Laird
This ancestor line traces from Blair, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1480) to Torr, Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland (1689) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander Laird (1689–1760) was born in Torr, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Alexander Laird's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record